Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists
A humpback whale has made one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, possibly driven by climate change, scientists say. Read more
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How an Arctic archipelago is moving towards clean energy
Deep inside the Arctic circle, the archipelago of Svalbard is one of the fastest warming places on Earth. Yet for most of its history, it has depended on coal for energy and jobs. BBC Click reporter, Adrienne Murray explores how Svalbard has been taking groundbreaking steps towards clean energy. Read more
‘Out of sync’: The trillion-dollar climate puzzle that’s become a diplomatic nightmare
As countries negotiate a new global goal to raise climate cash, these five charts show why discussions are so fraught. Read more
An eco-friendly plant-based alternative to plastic
A green tech company based in Sweden, PlasticFri, has developed a technology that offers consumers an eco-friendly and plant-based alternative to plastic. Read more
How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
A deluge of misinformation online about back-to-back hurricanes in the US has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth. Read more
Ninth Circuit upholds religious colleges’ right to Title IX exemptions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled against LGBT activists who sought to prevent religiously affiliated colleges from invoking faith-based exemptions to federal anti-discrimination laws. Read more
Badger culling to end in England within five years
Badger culling will end in England within five years as part of a shift in the fight against bovine tuberculosis, the government said on Friday. Read more
Japan is recycling food waste back into food with fermentation
Rachel Nuwer gets a firsthand look at a unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan to transform edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs while saving money, reducing waste and curtailing emissions. Read more
AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions
Google's greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were 48% higher than in 2019, according to its latest environmental report. Read more
How does extreme weather affect our brains?
Have you noticed any cognitive impairments or mood swings when it’s too hot outside? You're certainly not alone. Amidst heatwaves, the brain grapples with significant challenges to uphold its peak function. The surge in temperature can profoundly affect our cerebral abilities and mental well-being. Read more
